85 songs about being young (2023)

FlourishAnyway believes there is a playlist for almost every situation and is dedicated to uniting and entertaining the world through music.

Enjoy your youth as a superhero

Being young is like wearing a superhero costume. You have special powers, unlimited energy and you can change the world, whether it needs to change or not. Besides, you look great in spandex. Enjoy your youth while it's here.

While some swap the cover for a business suit or mom jeans, others stay cool on the inside. I hope you are one of them. Whether you're young or young at heart, celebrate the hope, freedom and discovery of youth with a playlist of pop, rock and country music. We have a long list to start with!

1. "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart

This 1988 rock song is a heartfelt wish for a loved one to have all the best in life, from making the right choices to the right attitude and spiritual guidance. Above all, it is a wish that he or she retains the wonder of a young heart, regardless of their actual age.

May the good Lord be with you on every path you walk
And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you are away from home.
And my you will be proud, worthy and loyal
And do to others what you would do to yourself
be bold and be bold
And in my heart you will always remain
Forever Young. (Forever Young)

2. "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield

According to this uplifting 2004 pop song, the true glory of youth is that your life is unwritten, it's a blank page and you've got the pen. Are you ready to write your story? The narrator encourages you to dig deep and figure out who you want to be. Will you be a hero, rebel, jester, caretaker, explorer or something else? Embrace your role(s) in life fully and remember that you are the author of your own life story.

3. "We Are Young" by Fun (com Janelle Monáe)

This 2011 Grammy-winning pop song described the blind confidence of being young, especially when surrounded by friends. The Narrator and his friends are in town and want to make sure everyone gets home safely. The song was inspired by a night of heavy drinking.

Tonight we are young
So let's burn the world
We can shine brighter than the sun.

4. "Young" von Kenny Chesney

People often waste their youth wishing they were older and then spend their old age trying to regain the magic of youth. This 2001 country song highlights the good points of the narrator's coming-of-age years. While everything looked pretty good in the rear view mirror, it has to be admitted that mirrors are notorious for their blind spots.

Most of the narrator's memories are of hanging out with his supposed rebel friends. They wore rock 'n' roll t-shirts and showed bad attitudes. In their imagination they will always be young.

5. "Good Life" von Three Days Grace

The young narrator of this 2010 hard rock song is still searching for his identity. People run by and all he wants is a little bit of the good life. Though reluctant to act, he knows he is the only one who can make it happen. It's time to take a stand.

6. "Jack and Diane" by John Cougar Mellencamp

This 1982 rock song is a classic teen anthem. It celebrates two 16-year-olds, a soccer star and his girlfriend. Living an idyllic, carefree life, Jack and Diane explore their newfound independence and emerging sexuality before assuming full-time responsibilities of adulthood.

Since its release, the song has become a cultural mainstay, and numerous pop, rock, and country songs have featured Jack and Diane. how many of themSongs related to Jack and DianeYou know?

7. „Stressed Out“ von Twenty-One Pilots

The narrator of this 2015 rock song tries to regain the security of his childhood and wishes he could go back in time to the good old days. Rather than face the pressures of adulthood, he wishes for the reassurance of his mother singing him to sleep and spending the stress-free days playing with his siblings.

Instead, he faces the adult reality of making money in a world where even his creativity offers little redemption. (Just wait until you've got a house and kids, man. That's when the real stress begins. No offense.)

8. "Springsteen" by Eric Kirche

Ever had a song that instantly took you back to your glory days? For the guy in this 2012 country song, it's an old Bruce Springsteen soundtrack that packs a punch. He was taken back to his 17-year-old self and to a Saturday night in July when he and a young love interest spent hours under the stars singing Springsteen songs.

That summer the narrator went to gasoline for his fire. However, now all that's left is the name tattoo and the memories. He is convinced that all these years later, if she would only whisper his name, she would still know who he was. I bet you're right.

9. "Young Blood" by Bea Miller

This 2014 pop song is a youth anthem that captures the essence of the current generation. He proclaims that young people can break the rules, question authority and make their own way, but they must overcome the dark times. With the energy and drive of young blood running through their veins, today's generation can find their own happiness and empower each other as they rewrite tomorrow. Oh, the strength and hope of being young and having the world at your feet!

10. "Live While We're Young" von One Direction

Before they became men, the boys from One Direction hinted at some grown-up shenanigans in this 2012 pop song. Surely you couldn't be old enough to shave?

The song's narrator tries to convince a girl to sneak out of the house all night and pretend her attraction is love: "Let's get some tonight and live while we're young."When you're young you tend to think about your pants, and if you're not careful you can spend your life dealing with the aftermath.

11. "Teenage Dreams" by Katy Perry

Fascinated by the invincibility of youth, the narrator of this 2010 electropop love song thinks she's found the love of her youth. She feels ready to risk the dream she has envisioned with her partner. He is the missing piece of the puzzle and their future begins tonight. At least that's how she sees it.

12. „Young Volcanoes“ von Fall Out Boy

This 2013 rock song has an infectious beat and its young narrator sounds powerful and unstoppable. Addressing her lover, she describes how her youth, raw strength, and beauty prepared her for victory. You'll discover that part of the challenge of being young volcanoes isn't destroying everything in their path with their wild energy.

13. "Dieciséis" by Thomas Rhett

Nostalgia reigns supreme in this 2017 country song. The narrator recalls being a teenager in a hurry to grow up. She couldn't wait to get her driver's license at 15 and learn to drive. After turning 16, however, she looked forward to turning 18, which would allow her to spend a Saturday night unsupervised and without a curfew.

He had the right to vote and smoke at 18, but expected to be of legal drinking age at 21. Instead of living in the moment, he always wanted more.

Now, as a married man contemplating his life, he regrets not appreciating every phase of his life more. Do you appreciate the life you have today or are you too busy thinking about tomorrow?

14. "Seventeen" by Alessia Cara

The girl in this 2016 R&B song wants to stop time at 17 and grapple with the reality that we all have to grow up at some point. You want to keep that carefree, secure feeling of being young. She doesn't want to grow up. While we cannot stop time from destroying our bodies, we must not let our minds weaken. how old do you feel inside

15. "Juventude" von Troye Sivan

If you meet someone at a young age, you will spend some of the best years of your life with that person. Make sure they are worthy of your sacrifice. The narrator of this 2015 pop song clearly thinks it's his lover. He proclaims: "my youth is yourswhile telling his partner to run away.

The young lover does not know what their future together looks like, whether their love will last only a short time or for a lifetime. The development of your love story can therefore make you happy or bitter. I hope you made a wise choice.

16. "Girls just wanna have fun" by Cyndi Lauper

A teenage girl anthem in my day, this 1983 pop song is equally catchy and relevant today. (Cyndi Lauper was "totally radical" in the 1980s with her non-traditionally dyed hair, although today that style is far from shocking.)

The song celebrates the party girl lifestyle of a girl who stays up late and talks to her phone in the middle of the night, much to her parents' chagrin. He wants to be the center of attention and just have fun. Who can blame her?

17. "You Make Me Feel So Young" by Frank Sinatra

1956 was a very good year. Back then, Ol' Blue Eyes recorded this jazz classic. The song is one of his most famous numbers and features a narrator who claims to be absolutely smitten with his girlfriend:

you make me feel so young
You make me feel like spring has come
And every time I see you smile
I'm so happy en-di-v i-du-al.

They run and sing and play like two children and he knows that even when she is old she will still feel young.

In his real life, Sinatra was prone to mild to severe depression, was married four times, and had several extramarital affairs. However, he has remained close to his ex-wives, some of whom have stated that they were never emotionally apart.

18. "Forever Young" by Eric Paslay

The man in this 2018 country song recalls the love of his youth and his old love of their endless summers, their unbroken hearts and their first love. He remembers their relationship as a magical, uncomplicated love in which they both felt invincible. Young people often do that. He wistfully longs to regain that feeling, but he recognizes on some level that feeling forever young will only be a distant memory.

19. "The Young" by Kesha

The message behind this 2012 global pop hit is to make the most of today and live it like it's your last. The narrator describes a carefree life on the wild side. She and her friends are passionate and dancing no matter who is watching. In the morning there might be a lot to pay, but tonight they are young and having a great time.

20. Taylor Swifts „Quitte“

In this 2009 country song, Taylor Swift paints a picture of herself as a high school freshman on her first day of school. She shyly tries to navigate the school hallways and then learns to navigate through friendships and relationships. Although at the age of 15 she still didn't know who she should be, she spent the next few years figuring out her life.

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FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the USA on March 28, 2020:

Peggy - I like this song too. I'm glad you liked this list!

Peggy Woodsfrom Houston, Texas on March 28, 2020:

"You Make Me Feel So Young" sung by Frank Sinatra is a great song. I didn't know that Frank Sinatra suffered from depression. That's a long list!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the USA on 12/19/2019:

Christopher Nowak - Thanks for the song suggestion.

Christoph Nowakon December 19, 2019:

E a BAD COMPANY YOUNG BLOOD?!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on July 17, 2019:

Carolina: Thank you. I've adjusted the language to be gender neutral. I've always wanted to make a playlist of love songs that doesn't indicate the gender of the people involved. Maybe with the help of readers I can start with that.

Carolinaon July 17, 2019:

To the YOUTH by Troye Sivan: He's actually gay, so he's asking his ~male~ lover to run away with him, not a woman. It would be "He announces 'my youth is his' when he asks her to run away with him," not "He announces 'my youth belongs to him' when he asks her to run away with him".

Roberto Sachiam 7. April 2019:

Have a good weekend. These are fun lists.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on April 6, 2019:

Bob - Thanks for the suggestion. I have Donny Osmond's version on the related playlist of songs about young love. (I've tried to offer more or less a few love songs for young people here, but I'll stick with youth in general, so I won't copy the whole list.) I sure remember this song! I like you. Have a good weekend.

Roberto Sachiam 5. April 2019:

What about Paul Anka's "Puppy Love"?

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on April 5, 2019:

Ann: Seems your grandkids are keeping you pretty young! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on aging. Have a nice weekend.

Anna Autofrom South West England on April 4, 2019:

Another great list, although there are many that I don't know about! I'm glad I grew up in the 50's and 60's, the age of innocence for me. I don't want to be young now as there is too much awareness of the world that children used to be shielded from, maybe mostly because of the internet (which has its good points too).

However, I am still young at heart. Seeing life through the eyes of my grandchildren keeps me rooted in the beauty and wonder of the world around us; everything is fresh and wonderful! I am now dying to look beneath the surface for depth and new discoveries.

We will

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 25, 2019:

RoadMonkey - It's wonderful that you have such fun memories of your brothers. I often think about my past too. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your memories.

HighwayMonkeyon January 24, 2019:

I think two of the first "young" songs I heard were "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" and "The Young" from the Cliff Richard movie. I loved the song "Happy Birthday" so much that I tried to make my brothers sing it to me for my birthday!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 20, 2019:

Bob, no problem. In fact, this happens from time to time. I add the music suggestion. I like you.

Roberto Sachion January 20, 2019:

That's the way it is. You should have read the list more closely or used your browser's search function. Does "Sixteen Candles" count for The Crests?

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 20, 2019:

Bob - Thanks for stopping by. "Young Turks" is at number 28. I almost lost it myself. Have a nice weekend.

Roberto Sachion January 19, 2019:

Another great list that brings back memories and a look at current music.

Was ist mit Rod Stewarts „The Young Turks“?

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 18, 2019:

Nurtjahja J - Thank you for your visit and kind comment.

nurtjahja jaus Malang am 18. January 2019:

Amazing, music refreshes us more

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 10, 2019:

Maria - Either we conquer the world or the world conquers us. It is the ambition and optimism of youth that drives us to seek the challenge. I hope you landed on the right page in this fight.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 10, 2019:

Jo - experience provides a lot of information. I'm glad you liked the playlist. Have a nice week.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 10, 2019:

Linda - Glad you found this helpful. thanks for reading and commenting.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 10, 2019:

Liz - Glad you liked it!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 10, 2019:

Shawini Silva - Thank you!

Maria Nortonaus Ontario, Kanada am 9. Januar 2019:

I need to find time to listen to these songs just to remember the days when we were young and thought we could conquer anything.

and the millerfrom Tennessee on January 9, 2019:

Except when my bones remind me, I often forget that I'm not young yet. And apart from the sometimes aching bones, I like my old and young me better than my young me.

Great list as always.

Linda Cramptonfrom British Columbia, Canada on 01/07/2019:

This is an interesting and useful look at youth. Although you described the song, you also mentioned some important real life points.

Liz Westwoodfrom the UK on January 7, 2019:

Sorry I had 6 bonus songs in your article as the link was for 74. Another great compilation.

Shawindi Silvafrom Sri Lanka on January 6, 2019:

I like your article very much!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 5, 2019:

Dora - I'm glad your spirit is young and alive. Customize your smile.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 5, 2019:

Devika - Thank you for visiting us. Stay young at heart.

Dora Weithersfrom the Caribbean on January 4, 2019:

Interesting! The lyrics I've read could also be sung by an old man, at least us young at heart. This. For me it is a reminder to live happily regardless of my age. Thanks!

Devika Primicon January 4, 2019:

Isn't it amazing! I'm impressed that you made so many playlists.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 3, 2019:

Pamela - Thank you for your kind comment. I like Eric Church too! Have a great rest of the week!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 3, 2019:

Nell: I'm working on a separate list of songs about young love, so I've added your suggestion to that one.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 3, 2019:

Tim, my kind hearted friend who always has something positive to say: although it would be nice to be thin and disease free again or I wouldn't be back. There is something to be said for the confidence and learning that comes with being in your 40s. I added Sam Cooke's music and replaced Blink 182's music with something new. Thank you for the information! Have a nice week! I really want to go to Universal and Disney next week. I will feel like new!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 2, 2019:

Heidi - I like Mandy Patinkin for that. What a great voice.

Linda Lumfrom the state of Washington, USA on 01/02/2019:

Blossom, I still feel young on the inside, not a day out of high school, but my body didn't get the grade.

Pamela Oglesbyaus Sunny Florida am 02.01.2019:

Flourish, I never thought there were so many songs about youth. I love a lot of them and Eric Church was one of my favorites. Again you have done a great job with the sheer number of songs you have listed and provided an insight into many of them.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 2, 2019:

Doris - Thanks for the kind of congratulations. I hope next year will be as fun as Cyndi Lauper's music. We can all relax a little and regain the fun of our youth. I hope you feel younger this year.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 2, 2019:

Frances: What a light and uplifting approach! May the coming year all the best be yours!

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 2, 2019:

Linda: For a long time, regardless of my actual age, I felt like I was 17. Now I feel like 24 years old. I hope you're young at heart too.

not pinkfrom England on January 2, 2019:

'We are young, heartbroken to heartbroken' la la la lol! Pat Benatar! Great list and very true. oh to be young again!

Tim Truzyfrom the US on January 2, 2019:

Oh, the memories of youth, Flourish. How fun was that? It happened before I could say goodbye. i love your playlist

I was thinking of one but I see so many songs with similar titles that I wonder if it was remade.

It was called (I think) Only 16 by Sam Cook.

The narrator sings:

"She was only 16, only 16 ... she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know."

There was also this Boyz 2 Men song: It's hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

Is it me or you played the Blink 100 song twice. Am I fooling my age? (hahaha)

Much respect and Happy New Year to a prolific, funny and thoughtful author,

Careful,

Hour

Heidi Dornfrom the Chicago area on January 2, 2019:

Of course I loved your choice of Frank Sinatra!

For my complement, I'll take all of Broadway and go with "Younger Than Springtime" from the South Pacific.

Great playlist for the "young" new year! Health!

Doris James Miz Bejabbersaus Beautiful South am 02.01.2019:

All those songs about youth, just when I'm complaining that the new year is just another year to grow old. I like Cyndi Lauper better, I think. You always put so much detail and attention into your listings. This is another good one.

Frances Metcalfefrom Le Limousin, France on January 02, 2019:

You've started 2019 strong, Flourish! Rod Stewart brings me back...but as Michael Caine stated, there's no use looking back on the wasted years, there's nothing to do with the days gone by, keep looking ahead and make the most of it , what's coming.

FlourishAnyway (Autor)from the US on January 2, 2019:

Bill - Don't be so hard on yourself. I hope you have a fabulous 2019!

Linda Lumfrom the state of Washington, USA on 01/02/2019:

Flourish, what a great start to the new year. We all need to be reminded that even though we've added another year, we can still be young at heart. I'm glad you included Stevie Nicks, the greatest rocker of all time. Your voice is amazing!

Invoice Hollandfrom Olympia, WA on January 2, 2019:

Interestingly, the first one I thought of was the last one on your list. I think I need to refresh my mental tools for 2019. Not a good start for me. 🇧🇷